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For most Americans, the daily ritual of drinking their daily cup of coffee or tea is second nature. However, new research reveals that hot drinks delivered in to-go beverage cups contain surprising contaminants in the form of microplastics. Fortunately,...
New Mexico’s monsoon season is here. That means outdoor weather can change from sunny and hot to a torrential downpour in a matter of minutes. In part 2 of UNM Health’s Summer Safety Series, Jon Femling, MD, PhD, UNM Hospital emergency medicine...
In the early 2000s the U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a large randomized clinical trial, showed that intensive lifestyle modification was better than a medication called metformin at preventing at-risk patients from developing Type 2...
One out of every three people with chronic sun exposure is likely to develop non-melanoma skin cancer in their lifetime. It’s a scary statistic, but the risk is almost 100% preventable – by using sun protection. Aimee Smidt, MD, chair of the Department...
The UNM Health emergency team takes on the region's most complex emergency and ICU cases at New Mexico's only Level I trauma center.
Explore the ICULocated in the heart of the Southwest, UNM Health serves a vibrant tapestry of patients with a rich diversity of cultural and personal needs. Find the information, support and respect you deserve at UNM Health.
Your wellbeing drives our unwavering dedication to patient care. Meet a few patients who move, feel and live better with expert care from UNM Health.
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